Timeline for me:
Had a Glucose Tolerance Test in 1991, was told I was "Sugar Reactive Hypoglycemic". My fasting was 75 but my 2 hour postprandial hit 200 and my 3 hour was 57. Back in 1991, the medical community did NOT look at the postprandial JUST the fasting to make the diagnosis but I should have been diagnosed diabetic THEN.
Finally diagnosed with diabetes in 1998 (Dec 15th). No clue what my a1c was at diagnosis. Put on medication and told to diet/exercise.
By 2003, I was on 4 oral meds.
In April 2003, I saw an endo and we agreed on insulin using multi daily injections (the poor man's insulin pump). Stayed on metformin as I also had PCOS.
Aug 2003, I received my insulin pump.
In Oct 2010, my a1c was climbing regardless of how much insulin. Was up to an 8.2 (highest it had gotten since 1998).
Had the DS on 24 Jan 2011. Did NOT discontinue my insulin pump or my metformin at that time.
On 1 Feb 2011, after chasing lows in the middle of the night, I stopped the insulin pump. I also switched from 2000 mgs of metformin to 500 mgs.
On 11 Feb 2011, I took my last insulin shot.
In April 2011, I discontinued the metformin completely. My a1c at that time was 6.3.
Oct 2011, my a1c was 6.0
Jan 2012, my a1c was 5.7
April 2012, my a1c was 5.4
Oct 2013, my a1c was 5.6
I still have morning fasting numbers higher than I should (they run 95-110).
When I saw my new PCP today (1/9/14), he said "so your surgery cured your diabetes".
I consider me resolved until I get past the 5 year mark.
However, even if I have sugar, my 2 hour is less than 140 (absolutely normal).
diabetes.webmd.com/blood-glucose?page=3
The normal values listed here-called a reference range-are just a guide. These ranges vary from lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what?s normal. Your lab report should contain the range your lab uses. Also, your doctor will evaluate your results based on your health and other factors. This means that a value that falls outside the normal values listed here may still be normal for you or your lab.
Blood glucose
Fasting blood glucose:
Less than or equal to 110 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) (6.1 millimoles per liter, or mmol/L).
2 hours after eating (postprandial):
Less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) for people age 50 and younger;
Less than 150 mg/dL (8.3 mmol/L) for people ages 50-60;
Less than 160 mg/dL (8.9 mmol/L) for people age 60 and older.
(I'm 58)
Random (casual):
Levels vary depending on when and how much you ate at your last meal. In general: 80-120 mg/dL (4.4-6.6 mmol/L) before meals or when waking up; 100-140 mg/dL (5.5-7.7 mmol/L) at bedtime.
Ask anything you need to for the study...glad to help in any way.
Liz
Had a Glucose Tolerance Test in 1991, was told I was "Sugar Reactive Hypoglycemic". My fasting was 75 but my 2 hour postprandial hit 200 and my 3 hour was 57. Back in 1991, the medical community did NOT look at the postprandial JUST the fasting to make the diagnosis but I should have been diagnosed diabetic THEN.
Finally diagnosed with diabetes in 1998 (Dec 15th). No clue what my a1c was at diagnosis. Put on medication and told to diet/exercise.
By 2003, I was on 4 oral meds.
In April 2003, I saw an endo and we agreed on insulin using multi daily injections (the poor man's insulin pump). Stayed on metformin as I also had PCOS.
Aug 2003, I received my insulin pump.
In Oct 2010, my a1c was climbing regardless of how much insulin. Was up to an 8.2 (highest it had gotten since 1998).
Had the DS on 24 Jan 2011. Did NOT discontinue my insulin pump or my metformin at that time.
On 1 Feb 2011, after chasing lows in the middle of the night, I stopped the insulin pump. I also switched from 2000 mgs of metformin to 500 mgs.
On 11 Feb 2011, I took my last insulin shot.
In April 2011, I discontinued the metformin completely. My a1c at that time was 6.3.
Oct 2011, my a1c was 6.0
Jan 2012, my a1c was 5.7
April 2012, my a1c was 5.4
Oct 2013, my a1c was 5.6
I still have morning fasting numbers higher than I should (they run 95-110).
When I saw my new PCP today (1/9/14), he said "so your surgery cured your diabetes".
I consider me resolved until I get past the 5 year mark.However, even if I have sugar, my 2 hour is less than 140 (absolutely normal).
diabetes.webmd.com/blood-glucose?page=3
The normal values listed here-called a reference range-are just a guide. These ranges vary from lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what?s normal. Your lab report should contain the range your lab uses. Also, your doctor will evaluate your results based on your health and other factors. This means that a value that falls outside the normal values listed here may still be normal for you or your lab.
Blood glucose
Fasting blood glucose:
Less than or equal to 110 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) (6.1 millimoles per liter, or mmol/L).
2 hours after eating (postprandial):
Less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) for people age 50 and younger;
Less than 150 mg/dL (8.3 mmol/L) for people ages 50-60;
Less than 160 mg/dL (8.9 mmol/L) for people age 60 and older.
(I'm 58)
Random (casual):
Levels vary depending on when and how much you ate at your last meal. In general: 80-120 mg/dL (4.4-6.6 mmol/L) before meals or when waking up; 100-140 mg/dL (5.5-7.7 mmol/L) at bedtime.
Ask anything you need to for the study...glad to help in any way.
Liz
